Northwest shop owner ‘battens down the hatches’ and prepares for return of businessMonthly operating expenses at Valley Automotive traditionally run approximately $140,000-$150,000, but Bryan Kelley has determined he can bring that down to $80,000 if he has to and still pay the bills. Northwest shop owner ‘battens down the hatches’ and prepares for return of business By Rob Merwin on April 1, 2020 Valley Automotive owner trims expenses and develops plan of action for additional cuts as need be from week to week.